Principal — Word Home English Schoool Vacancy at Word Home English Schoool, Hooghly
Word Home English SchooolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Word Home English Schoool
- School
- Word Home English Schoool
- City
- Hooghly
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 17–19 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Principal — Word Home English Schoool — Word Home English Schoool, Hooghly, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 44+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Word Home English Schoool, a CBSE school in Hooghly, is hiring a Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Word Home English Schoool is a CBSE Day School in Konnagar, Hooghly.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Word Home English Schoool
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About Word Home English Schoool
Word Home English Schoool is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Hooghly, West Bengal.
Word Home English Schoool is a CBSE Day School in Konnagar, Hooghly.
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